University of the West of Scotland

Module Descriptor

Session: 2021/22

Last modified: 26/03/2021 16:39:59

Title of Module: IT Skills

Code: BUSN06004 SCQF Level: 6
(Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework)		 Credit Points: 10 ECTS: 5
(European Credit Transfer Scheme)
School:School of Business & Creative Industries
Module Co-ordinator:Lakhbir  Singh

Summary of Module

This module has been designed to introduce students to the IT skills required to undertake study within higher education.

The module will cover areas such as basic word processing and the use of spreadsheets.


Module Delivery Method
Face-To-FaceBlendedFully Online
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Face-To-Face
Term used to describe the traditional classroom environment where the students and the lecturer meet synchronously in the same room for the whole provision.

Fully Online
Instruction that is solely delivered by web-based or internet-based technologies. This term is used to describe the previously used terms distance learning and e learning.

Blended
A mode of delivery of a module or a programme that involves online and face-to-face delivery of learning, teaching and assessment activities, student support and feedback. A programme may be considered “blended” if it includes a combination of face-to-face, online and blended modules. If an online programme has any compulsory face-to-face and campus elements it must be described as blended with clearly articulated delivery information to manage student expectations


Campus(es) for Module Delivery
The module will normally be offered on the following campuses / or by Distance Learning (D/L) (ie.Virtual Campus): (Provided viable student numbers permit)
Paisley:Ayr:Dumfries:Hamilton:D/L Virtual Campus:Other:
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Learning Outcomes: (maximum of 5 statements)

At the end of this module the student will be able to:

L1. Use word processing to communicate and present solutions to a specified business task.

L2. Use spreadsheets to provide solutions to a specified business task

Employability Skills and Personal Development Planning (PDP) Skills
SCQF Headings During completion of this module, there will be an opportunity to achieve core skills in:
Knowledge and Understanding (K and U) SCQF Level 6.

Understanding the basic IT skills required to undertake a higher education programme.

Practice: Applied Knowledge and Understanding SCQF Level 6.

Apply learning in a range of coursework assessments, and demonstrate understanding through process of interaction in classroom-based tutorials.

Generic Cognitive skills SCQF Level 6.

Presenting and self-reflection

Communication, ICT and Numeracy Skills SCQF Level 6.

Using a range of communication methods and information technology

Autonomy, Accountability and Working with others SCQF Level 6.

Group work and independently study; carrying out independent research and information gathering

Pre-requisites: Before undertaking this module the student should have undertaken the following:
Module Code:
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Other:
Co-requisitesModule Code:
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* Indicates that module descriptor is not published.


Learning and Teaching
Lecturers will provide students with detailed information regarding reading materials and online journals to enhance student knowledge of the subject area.
Student handbooks, and other detailed material made available to students, will give more specific information on the particular learning and teaching methodologies, and combinations of these methodologies, to be used for timetabled student sessions. This will clarify for students both their expectations for timetabled sessions, and their expectations for the overall balance of learning and teaching methodologies to be used during the module.

Classroom teaching is used for presentation of the material and to facilitate tutorial discussions and practical work in a laboratory setting. Web-based materials and appropriate support are provided as support to learning.

Support for this is provided by the provision of a dedicated website (within the University’s Virtual Learning Environment), PowerPoint slides, class discussions and a printed text which is available from a range of Professional publishing houses (often in a slightly different format).

Learning Activities
During completion of this module, the learning activities undertaken to achieve the module learning outcomes are stated below: 		CategoriesStudent Learning Hours
(Normally totalling 200 hours):
(Note: Learning hours include both contact hours and hours spent on other learning activities)
Laboratory/Practical Demonstration/WorkshopScheduled24
Independent StudyIndependent76
100 Hours Total

**Indicative Resources: (eg. Core text, journals, internet access)

The following materials form essential underpinning for the module content and ultimately for the learning outcomes:

Microsoft on-line teaching materials.

Details of further resources, including textbooks, journals and online resources will be identified at the beginning of each delivery in the module handbook and made available via Moodle.

(**N.B. Although reading lists should include current publications, students are advised (particularly for material marked with an asterisk*) to wait until the start of session for confirmation of the most up-to-date material)
Attendance Requirements
It is expected that students will attend all scheduled classes or participate with all delivered elements as part of their engagement with their programme of study. Please refer to UWS Regulations.

Course Reference Numbers (CRNs) (if known)
Paisley:Ayr:Dumfries:Hamilton:D/L Virtual Campus:Other:

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Trimester(s) for Module Delivery
(Provided viable student numbers permit).
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For Internal Use Only

Programme BoardManagement, Organisations & People
Assessment Results (Pass/Fail) No
Subject PanelManagement, Organisations & People
ModeratorPeter McGuire
External ExaminerA Colville
Accreditation Details
Changes/Version Number

1.02

Module Coordinator Changed


Assessment: (also refer to Assessment Outcomes Grids at end of document)
Assignment: Practical Word Processing Assignment 50%
Assignment: Practical Spreadsheet Assignment 50%
(N.B. (i) Assessment Outcomes Grids for the module (one for each main assessment category) can be found at the end of this descriptor which clearly demonstrate how the learning outcomes of the module will be assessed.
(ii) An indicative schedule listing approximate times within the academic calendar when assessment is likely to feature will be provided within the Student Handbook.)

Assessment Outcome Grids (Footnote A.)

Assessment Category 1
Assessment CategoryAssessment Type (Footnote B.) Learning Outcome (1) Learning Outcome (2) Weighting (%) of Assessment ElementTimetabled Contact Hours
AssignmentCase studycheck mark 500

Assessment Category 2
Assessment CategoryAssessment Type (Footnote B.) Learning Outcome (1) Learning Outcome (2) Weighting (%) of Assessment ElementTimetabled Contact Hours
AssignmentCase study check mark500
Combined Total For All Assignment Categories100% 0 hours

Footnotes
A. Referred to within Assessment Section above
B. Identified in the Learning Outcome Section above

Note(s):
  1. More than one assessment method can be used to assess individual learning outcomes.
  2. Schools are responsible for determining student contact hours. Please refer to University Policy on contact hours (extract contained within section 10 of the Module Descriptor guidance note).
    This will normally be variable across Schools, dependent on Programmes &/or Professional requirements.

Equality and Diversity
In accordance with the University’s proposed Single Equality Scheme every effort will be made to accommodate any equality and diversity issues brought to the attention of the school.
UWS Equality and Diversity Policy
(N.B. Every effort will be made by the University to accommodate any equality and diversity issues brought to the attention of the School)